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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,544.83, 607,989 and 246,949.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,544.83, 607,989 and 246,949.43 is: 340,811.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,544.83 : 607,989 = 246,949.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,544.83/607,989 = 246,949.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,544.83x = 607,989 × 246,949.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,544.83x = 150,142,536,996.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,142,536,996.27/440,544.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,811.03

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